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People in committed relationships are always amused by the calamities of dating; Their ears perk up when they hear about those initial sparks, and when the chase turns sour, they can?t help but gloat, no longer being subject to the shiftiness of the dating world.
But when you?re single, and you want a mate, you gotta date. And although the odds of meeting your soulmate on a random date can seem low, one must be prepared to win the guy over, just in case. And because men are notoriously visual creatures, looking your best is a surefire way to make a positive impression. And let?s not forget that looking good makes you feel good, which can bolster confidence. Can?t say no to that! If you?ve kissed a deep pond of frogs, you know that sometimes getting ready for a date is the best part of the evening.  (How many times have you thought to yourself, please let tonight not be a waste of my perfect makeup application"!)
Personally, I?ve said that plenty of times.
Off the top of my head, some first-date doozies include going on a date with a starving artist, complete with a (free) ride on the Staten Island Ferry.  After listening to him talk about how he still slept in a twin bed gifted to him by a cousin, I felt so sorry for him that I ended up paying for dinner. Ladies, pity is not a bedrock for a thriving relationship.
On another occasion, after my date sensed my lack of interest...